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<p>The Government is supporting Glyn Davies MP’s Private Members’ Bill on overseas
electors. The Overseas Electors Bill, if it receives Parliamentary approval, would
fulfill our Manifesto commitment to implementing votes for life ahead of the next
General Election in 2022. The Bill would scrap the arbitrary rule that prevents British
citizens who have lived abroad for more than 15 years from participating in UK parliamentary
elections</p><p><br>The law clearly states that donations over £500 to political parties
and campaigners can only be accepted from individuals who are on the UK electoral
register. The Overseas Electors Bill will not change this principle that overseas
electors can donate. If a British citizen is able to vote in an election for a political
party, we consider that they should also be able to donate to that political party.</p>
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